facility rentals

host your event at the seaport

The Independence Seaport Museum offers unique and versatile rental spaces for all types of special events. Whether you are looking to host an intimate cocktail hour in one of our galleries or aboard Olympia, the possibilities are limitless, making each occasion as unique as the views of Philadelphia from our waterfront location.

What are you waiting for? Come sea what the Seaport has to offer.

Event Types

Weddings

Say “I do” with a prime waterfront view at the Independence Seaport Museum. From ceremonies to cocktail hour to seated dinners to dancing, we can make your special day that much more memorable (Did you know that you can take your wedding photos on the oldest steel warship afloat? Yes, you can, and only at the museum!).

Corporate Events

Are you looking to host a board meeting, retreat, or annual dinner? Our fourth-floor ballroom and terrace lend themselves perfectly to any event you have in mind. Plus, customizable options (like guided tours of OLYMPIA and BECUNA or time out on the water in a paddle boat or kayak) add that uniqueness factor that will still have people talking about your event for days to come!

Social

The horizon’s the limit for the type of event you can host at the museum. Award-winning exhibitions are the perfect backdrop for a dinner party, whereas larger spaces like our ballroom allow you to dance the night away while taking in the waterfront views of the Delaware River. Olympia, our nineteenth-century cruiser, makes the perfect choice for holding any type of small group function, from surprise birthday parties to military promotion ceremonies.

Performance

Perfect for dance recitals, theatrical or choral performances, competitions, and so much more, our theater/concert hall boasts a 500-person capacity, plus a preferred A/V partner to take care of all the technological aspects. All you need to do is say, “Lights, Camera, Action!”

Catering

The Museum works with four preferred catering companies, 12th Street, Sage, Brulee, and Feast Your Eyes Catering. Please contact them below for pricing and availability.

12TH Street Catering

Sage Catering

Brulee catering

Feast Your Eyes catering

Photos courtesy of Stuart DuHadaway, David McShea, Todd Zimmermann, Tess Schilke, and Bachrach Photography

Event Request Form

The Independence Seaport Museum is a unique venue with incredible waterfront views on the Delaware River. Inquire about hosting an event at the Museum. Walk-throughs are by appointment only. We appreciate at least 48 hours’ notice.

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visit the seaport museum

Immerse yourself in award-winning exhibitions and climb aboard the Olympia, a nineteenth-century cruiser, and the Becuna, a World War II-era submarine.